Homemade Tortilla Chips
These homemade tortilla chips are made from fresh corn tortillas, oil, and a bit of kosher salt, providing a simple and crunchy snack. Just fry the tortilla wedges until golden brown and season them lightly with salt.
- Active
- 6 minutes
- Total
- 10 minutes
Ingredients
Serves/makes 10
Oil
Tortillas
Seasoning
Instructions
- 1.
Heat oil in a large wok or Dutch oven to 350°F (177°C).
- 2.
Add 1/3 of the tortilla chips and cook, agitating and flipping them constantly with a wire mesh spider, until bubbles slow to a trickle and chips are pale golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- 3.
Transfer to a paper towel–lined bowl, season with salt, and toss.
- 4.
Allow to drain for 30 seconds, then transfer to a second bowl.
- 5.
Repeat with the remaining chips in 2 more batches.